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Transition support for young people
The transition to adulthood can be especially challenging for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs, and for their families.
This can lead to unsuitable placements, social isolation, well-being concerns, and the use of residential care or other costly out-of-area placements.
We can support young people aged 14+ to have well-planned and person-centred transitions to adulthood. This includes young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and other complex needs. We can support their families through this transition too.
Our expertise
Affinity Trust supports over 900 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, helping them live as independently as possible. We’ve been supporting people with learning disabilities for more than 25 years.
Across England and Scotland, we support some 150 young adults, mostly with supported living and day opportunities. Find out about Emily and Laurence, two young adults we support in Staffordshire.
Paul Taylor, our Head of Children’s Services Development, has extensive experience of developing and delivering a wide range of children’s services. Before joining us, Paul spent 32 years in the children and young people’s sector, and was a registered manager with both Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission.
Outcomes of transition support for young people
Our aim is for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs to achieve successful transitions to adulthood. Specific outcomes are that young people:
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are at the centre of planning and well-prepared for the change process
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make informed choices about their transitions
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acquire independent living skills
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live with or near their families
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are connected to their local communities
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are engaged in good-quality education, employment or training
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have good physical and mental health during and after the transition.
Support model
Outcome-focused transition plans will be developed with the young person and their families. We view co-production of service design as an essential part of delivering high-quality support.
Experienced Key Workers will support young people, both one-to-one and in small groups, helping develop independence and life skills in line with their unique needs and to complement their Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
This will include independent travel skills, health and wellbeing, personal safety, employment and training options, cooking and shopping, money management, friendships, social skills and connecting with and being part of their community.
Key Workers will support young people to set goals and regularly monitor their progress. Support can be time-limited or ongoing throughout the transition period.
We will place young people at the centre of decision making and seek to bridge the gaps that can exist between agencies by working in partnership.
Find out about supported living for young people.
Contact us
To discuss our support for young people, please contact Paul Taylor:
Email: paultaylor@affinitytrust.org
Mobile: 07341 478 228